Bancroft Green

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Full-block LEED development in Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood

Three big ideas:

Daylighting,
Modular Construction,
LEED Gold Certified

How often do you get a whole city block to play with?  That was the opportunity on Bancroft Street where previously demolished row homes left a majority of the street vacant.   Working closely with the developer/builder, Re:Vision master planned two phases of construction to create 11 new-construction LEED Gold Certified row homes.  With lots less than 16’ wide, the units are a study in verticality and include appealing living spaces from below-grade to the rooftop.  The design took a creative approach to daylighting and incorporated light wells and clerestories to successfully bring light deep into the units. One of our favorite features is the street-level storage unit for bicycles, strollers, trash or any other movable object that vexes most city homeowners.

Fast Facts

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Modular construction for resource conservation and construction acceleration

Geothermal heat pumps

Green Roofs

Roof deck pavers made from recycled tires

Reclaimed exterior brick

HERS rated for 45% energy performance over baseline

LEED Gold Certified

““From our first conversation, I knew that Re:Vision would be the perfect design partners for Bancroft Green’s development projects. They have been genuine stewards for sustainability and we always know that Re:Vision is going above and beyond in providing valuable insights into building performance. In addition, we’ve had the pleasure of working with many members of the Re:Vision family. The friendly and laid back attitude of the entire firm is a delight to be around.” ”

– Scott Seibert Partner, Bancroft Green

Project Gallery

Lower level spaces feature tall ceilings to provide plentiful daylight.
The tight urban site afforded an intimate resident garden which featured sustainable hardwoods, raised planting beds, and porous paving.
A street-side bike storage locker is tucked beside the entrance stoop and conceals utility meters.
Given the constrained site, modular construction was utilized to limit street disturbance and accelerate the construction schedule.
The full block development hugs a tiny street in South Philadelphia.
The roof decks share a dramatic view of the city skyline with intimate roof gardens.
Behind the low-maintenance high impact fiber cement cladding is a super-insulated wall providing deep energy efficiency for the homes.
Stepped interiors not only let light in to the lower level but also create tall spaces for a touch of drama.
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